Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, the cleric, who called out Mohammed Shami for not keeping a fast during Ramadan amid Champions Trophy 2025, has now taken aim at the Team India cricketer's daughter for playing Holi. Razvi has underlined that Holi is a Hindu festival and that Muslims participating in it is a sin.
Razvi had earlier called out the veteran cricketer for not following Ramadan when he had spotted him drinking juice amid intense heat in Dubai during Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. However, Shami gained plenty of support from fans amid that, given he took three crucial wickets to fashion India's win.
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In a video message released on Saturday, Razvi said if Holi is not included in Shariat, Muslims should not cease to do it.
"She is a small child. If she plays Holi without understanding, it is not a crime. If she is sensible and still plays Holi, it will be considered again. I have appealed to Shami and his family members. Whatever is not in Shariat, do not let your children do it. Holi is a big festival for Hindus, but Muslims should not celebrate Holi. If someone celebrates Holi despite knowing the Shariat, then it is a sin."
Mohammed Shami finished Champions Trophy with 9 wickets
The Bengal seamer, meanwhile, finished the Champions Trophy with nine wickets and took the vital scalp of Daryl Mitchell in the final against New Zealand, restricting them to 251 in 50 overs. Team India eventually won by four wickets as skipper Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76.
Shami will turn out for the SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, which begins on March 22.
